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Lapse in Appropriations The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. Read more at war.gov.
Visit https://dmna.ny.gov/furlough/ for informationa and resources pertaining to NY National Guard Federal Excepted Employees and the current lapse in appropriations.
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Download full resolution image Cav Soldiers earn their spurs

Cav Soldiers earn their spurs

YOUNGSTOWN TRAINNG AREA--A New York Army National Guard Soldier from the 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry Regiment headquartered at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station but with elements across western New York, takes aim at the enemy during a spur ride at the Youngstown Lewiston Training Area Youngstown New York Aug. 17 2023. The Soldiers had to complete a written exam on tactical knowledge followed by route area and zone recon training lanes and finally a 12-mile ruck march over the course of 48 hours as part of a tradition of cavalrymen earning their spurs.

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NY National Guard In the News

Times Union -- Wed, 29 Oct 2025 Duty Calls : Iraq veterans reunite One hundred New York Army National Guard soldiers who deployed to Iraq with the 42nd Infantry Division in 2005 reunited at the Hilton Hotel in Saratoga Springs. The gathering, organized... (more)

WTEN -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 State Police K-9 honors fallen NY Guardsman LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) A New York State Police Canine (K-9) Officer was praised for his heroic efforts in a recent drug bust. K-9 J has sniffed out nearly 20 pounds of drugs, including fentanyl... (more)

Times Union -- Tue, 21 Oct 2025 New York bill would restrict outside National Guard from entering state ALBANY Democrats in New York introduced a bill Monday that would prohibit other states, territories or districts from sending their National Guard troops to the Empire State without approval... (more)

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